Blue Angels perform at the Los Angeles Air Show in California. The air show features many fighter jets and the Navy Blue Angels performing. Photo by KGriff/DepositPhotos The Blue Angels Air…
In the Wake of the Fruit Fly Invasion, CDFA Assesses Crisis Response
…the Mediterranean fruit fly is a traditional pest of the Los Angeles Basin, the Tau and Queensland fruit flies “are frightening because those are species that have not been found…
U.S. Food Imports Rising
Landing of cocoa beans in the port of Ilheus (BA) Image by joasouza/DepositPhotos The U.S. is importing more foreign food and farm products. Gary Crawford has more coming up on…
Almond Update: New Board of Directors Announced, But Other Engagement Opportunities Remain
…Paul Ewing of Los Banos. The alternate is Katie Staack of Hughson. The Grower Position #3, this is a three-year term, the member is Joe Gardiner from Earlimart, and the…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 12-29-23
…is found in Los Angeles County. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media,…
Citrus Yellow Vein Clearing Virus Found in Los Angeles County
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed the presence of Citrus yellow vein clearing virus in the Hacienda Heights area of Los Angeles County. The discovery was made during…
Five HLB-Positive Trees Detected in San Diego County
…five ACP samples that have tested positive for the bacterium that causes HLB. Treatments, tree removal efforts, and surveys are ongoing near the detections. Areas of Los Angeles, Orange, San…
More Than $653 Million in Port Investments Being Made
…supported through the Port Infrastructure Development Program. This funding is anticipated to amplify capacity and streamline operations at coastal seaports, Great Lakes ports, and inland river ports. Port improvement initiatives,…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 11-13-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes details on the busy fall at the port of Long Beach and how…
Quarantine Boundaries Updated for Multiple Pests
…Los Angeles counties are also under quarantine for the Queensland fruit fly. Two adult flies were detected within the City of Thousand Oaks, in Ventura County. Quarantine boundaries for several…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 11-06-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers processor groups meeting at the Port of Oakland to discuss clean truck rule…
More Groundwater Sustainability Plans Approved
…these plans based on scientific merit and their potential to achieve sustainability goals. The agency will continue to support GSP development, providing technical and financial assistance, along with a robust…
Fruit Fly Quarantines Continue Expanding
…Multiple areas of Los Angeles are also under active fruit fly quarantines for multiple pests. A Mediterranean fruit fly quarantine has been established this week. It encompasses 69 square miles…
First HLB Detection in Ventura Prompts Quarantine
…of counties with active HLB quarantines, which includes Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties. More than 6,300 residential trees have tested positive for HLB in those…